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Secrets of Great British Castles

Caernarfon

The romantic appearance of castles across Britain belies their turbulent history as their walls are littered with the secrets of battles, sieges, intrigue and murder. Presented by Dan Jones, this series brings you behind the scenes of Britain’s greatest castles and unravels the tales of the iconic fortifications and strongholds that are at the very core of British history.

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Caernarfon

Season 1 Episode 4 | 42m 55s | CC

Dan Jones is in the heart of Snowdonia, exploring a stronghold built not only as an impenetrable fortress, but as a lavish royal palace fit for a fairytale - Caernarfon Castle. This episode of Secrets of Great British Castles explores the ancient unrest between Wales and England, and to understand it, we need look no further than the castle at Caernarfon.

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